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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.50, 955.53 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.50, 955.53 and 363.66 is: 545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.50 : 955.53 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.50/955.53 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.50x = 955.53 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.50x = 347,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,488.04/637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.08

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